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May 22, 2025 - 09:51 AM
D-penicillamine and penicillamine refer to the same compound, with "D-penicillamine" specifically indicating the D-enantiomer of penicillamine. The D-enantiomer is the active form used in medical treatments, while the L-enantiomer is not used due to its lack of therapeutic activity and potential toxicity. In most medical contexts, "penicillamine" implicitly refers to the D-form.
